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‘Growing and Selling in the Mexican Organic Market’ education session set

With Mexico’s promotion of organic agriculture leading to a growing domestic market and creating outstanding import opportunities for U.S. growers, a just announced educational session at the 2021 Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers ... more

Jamey Higham named new Idaho Potato Commission president and CEO

Produce industry veteran Jamey Higham will become the next president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, effective in early 2022. Born and raised in Idaho potato country, Higham says he is looking forward to building on the spud’s strong glo... more

Colorado Soil Health Advisory Committee positions open for applicants

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on its Soil Health Program Advisory Committee to advise the Department and the Commissioner on matters regarding the newly formed Soil Health Program. The Soil He... more

Watch for high silverleaf whitefly activity in Southeast

Large populations of silverleaf whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) have become more common during the fall in the southeastern United States, including Alabama. This increase has resulted in a reduction in the yield of vegetable crops affected by this insec... more

Eight UCCE advisor positions released for recruitment by UC ANR

Eight more UC Cooperative Extension advisor positions have been released for recruitment by Glenda Humiston, University of California vice president for agriculture and natural resources. The UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) job titles are followed... more

Search for new CEO launched by Organic Trade Association

The Organic Trade Association announced Oct. 18 the launch of a nationwide search for a new CEO and executivedirector. After more than a decade of service to OTA and the organic community, current CEO Laura Batcha plans to step down in spring 2022. ... more

‘New approach’ on China trade brings little change

California agricultural exporters looking for improved U.S.-China trade relations– and lifting of Chinese retaliatory tariffs on farm goods they hope to sell to the Asian market giant – may need to hang tight. Some farm groups welcomed remarks... more